Learning Objective: recognize the
Partner
share
meaning of common adages
Describe a movie where a toy comes to life.
Learning Objective: What are we
Partner
share
going to do today?
Today we will _______ the _________of
Describe a movie
where
a
toy
comes
to
life.
_______ _______
CFU
What are we going to do today?
What does common mean?
Common means known
APK
Partner Share
What does this sentence mean?
That test was a piece of cake.
Concept Development
Adages
An adage (also called a proverb) is an old, short saying
that is generally accepted to have some truth to it. They
offer advise and observations about life.
Example: The early bird gets the worm.
Interpretation: People who arrive early reap the benefits
Example: Two wrongs don’t make a right
Interpretation: If someone does something wrong to you
doing, something wrong to them is not the right answer.
CFU
What is a adages?
Can you think of sentence
using an preposition_______
The Importance of understanding
Adages
Makes you a better writer by adding more
detail to your sentences.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Adages in Context
Teacher Model
Step 1- Read the passage
Step 2- Use context clues to determine meaning of proverb
Step 3- Determine meaning of adage
I don’t know how to play soccer, so I will practice every day
because practice makes perfect.
A. The more you practice the better you will become.
B. If you practice you will become perfect
CFU
1 How did I identify the
The adage means ________________
2
adages phrases?
What does the adage
mean?
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Adages in Context
Partner Practice
Step 1- Read the passage
Step 2- Use context clues to determine meaning of proverb
Step 3- Determine meaning of adage
The new kid did not look friendly, but I didn’t want to judge a
book by its cover, so I introduced myself.
A. Never read a book with a bad cover.
B. Don’t judge someone or something based on appearance.
CFU
The adage means ________________
1 How did I identify the
adages phrases?
2 What does the adage
mean?
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Adages in Context
Partner Practice
Step 1- Read the passage
Step 2- Use context clues to determine meaning of proverb
Step 3- Determine meaning of adage
When I go bike riding, I always tell myself better safe than sorry
and I put on my helmet.
A. Take the time to be careful doing something so that there are no bad results
B. Say sorry when you are not safe.
CFU
The adage means ________________
1 How did I identify the
adages phrases?
2 What does the adage
mean?
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Adages in Context
Partner Practice
Step 1- Read the passage
Step 2- Use context clues to determine meaning of proverb
Step 3- Determine meaning of adage
After she gave us our assignment, our teacher told us to look
before we leap. Therefore we decided not rush and we made a
plan.
A. Think about something before rushing into it.
B. Make sure to look both ways before leaping.
CFU
1 How did I identify the
adages phrases?
2 What does the adage
The adage means ________________
mean?
Closure
Adages
Closure
Step 1- Read the passage
Step 2- Use context clues to determine meaning of adage or proverb
Step 3- Determine meaning of adage
Although I was still mad at my cousin for losing my book, I decided
to let sleeping dogs lie and not mention it again.
a. It is better not to restart an old argument.
b. It is better to let your relatives’ pets sleep on the floor.
CFU
How did I identify the
The adage means ________________
1 adage?
2 What does the adage
mean?